Lil Wayne
Background information
Birth name	Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr.
Also known as	Weezy F. Baby, Young Carter, Birdman Jr., Lil Weezy, Best Rapper Alive, Rapper Eater
Born	September 27, 1982 (1982-09-27) (age 25)
Origin	New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Genre(s)	Rap/Hip-Hop Crunk Dirty South Ragga
Years active	1993 – present
Label(s)	Cash Money/Young Money/ Universal
Associated acts	Hot Boys, Young Money, Birdman,Juelz Santana, Brisco, Currency, T.I., DJ Khaled, Yung Berg, The Game, Trina

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Biography

Personal life

Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. was born to Jacida "Cita" Carter who at the time of his birth was 19, graduating from high school and involved in an abusive relationship with his biological father Dwayne Michael Turner who soon after abandoned the family. Jacida later became involved with Reginald "Rabbit" McDonald who moved the family from Hollygrove neighborhood of New Orleans' 17th Ward to East New Orleans. It was around the time of the move that Carter began to get deeper involved in rap music, signing with Cash Money at the age of 11. A year after his move to East New Orleans, Carter accidentally shot himself in the chest with McDonald's .44 Taurus Magnum, he would subsequently be on life support for two weeks. A year later Jacinda would demand Carter stay away from Brian "Baby" Williams, having gone to school with his older brother Ronald "Slim" Williams, both founders of Cash Money Records. The separation would only last a year, as Carter returned to Cash Money after the death of Reginald McDonald on March 7, 1997. ^[1] Hollygrove is a neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana. ... NOLA redirects here. ... The 17th Ward is one of the seventeen Wards of New Orleans, a section of the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. ... The . ... Life support, in the medical field, refers to a set of therapies for preserving a patients life when essential body systems are not functioning sufficiently to sustain life unaided. ... This article needs to be wikified. ... Ronald Slim Williams Ronald Slim Williams (born 1967 in New Orleans) is the co-founder of Cash Money Records along with his younger brother Brian Baby Williams. ... Cash Money Records is an American hip hop record label. ... is the 66th day of the year (67th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the band, see 1997 (band). ...

At the age of 16 Wayne had a daughter with Antonia "Toya", his high school sweet heart, Reginae Carter.^[1]

Lil Wayne later enrolled and is currently attending the University of Houston in Houston, Texas since early 2005, where he is majoring in political science. ^[2] According to the Cash Money Records website, Wayne later switched his major to psychology. ^[3][1] For other system schools, see University of Houston System. ... Houston redirects here. ... The Politics series Politics Portal This box:      Political Science is the field concerning the theory and practice of politics and the description and analysis of political systems and political behaviour. ...

Rap foundation

Wayne's first contact with hip-hop was listening to local Cash Money Records artists like Pimp Daddy and U.N.L.V., whom he would later credit as his earliest influences. Wayne began rapping at block parties as a child. His performance at one of the parties caught the ear of Lil Slim, a Cash Money rapper from the neighborhood, who gave Lil Wayne his phone number. He went on an autograph-signing session with Lil Slim, and there met Cash Money Records owners, "Baby" and "Slim". His free styling abilities impressed the Williams brothers, but they were reluctant to sign him. Eleven-year-old Wayne started to record freestyles on Baby's answering machine and would frequently visit Cash Money offices. When Baby saw so much engagement in the young rapper, he signed him. Wayne later was hooked up with another newcomer, Lil' Doogie (who would later become as famous as B.G.), to form The B.G.'z. The group released their first and only album, True Story, in 1995. Cash Money Records is an American hip hop record label. ... U.N.L.V. is a gangsta rap crew based in the 3rd Ward of New Orleans. ... Cash Money Records is an American hip hop record label. ... Christopher Dorsey, better known as B.G. (born September 3, 1980 in New Orleans,Louisiana) is an American rapper. ...

In 1997, Wayne formed the Hot Boys along with Juvenile, Turk, and B.G., and they released their seminal debut CD Get It How You Live. The record's success earned fans throughout the South and Midwest. He further distinguished himself on the Hot Boys' multi platinum-selling Universal debut, Guerrilla Warfare, which was released in 1998 and was followed by their 2003 release, Let Em Burn. The Hot Boys were an American hip hop group active from 1997 to 2001. ... Terius Gray (born March 25, 1975 in New Orleans, Louisiana) known by his stage name Juvenile, is an American rapper. ... The cover to B.G.s album Chopper City in the Ghetto, which features his biggest hit, Bling Bling. The B.G. (short for The Baby Gangsta or B. Gizzle, born Christopher Dorsey on September 3, 1980 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is a hugely successful African-American rapper. ...

Other Groups

Recently Wayne was recruited by the Boyz N Da Hood as their fourth member after Young Jeezy left the group to pursue his solo career. He would never be formally named an active member of Boyz N Da Hood due to scheduling conflicts involving the promotion of Tha Carter II. This article is about the rap quartet. ... Jay Jenkins (born September 28, 1977 in Columbia, South Carolina) formerly known as Lil J currently known as Young Jeezy, is an American rapper. ...

Solo career

Wayne launched his solo career in 1999, with Tha Block Is Hot. Wayne later followed up his successful debut with the Gold selling albums Lights Out in 2000 and 500 Degreez in 2002, a reference to Juvenile's 400 Degreez. In the summer of 2004 Wayne released Tha Carter. Often cited as a highlight of his career, Tha Carter gained Wayne significant recognition, selling 878,000 copies in the United States.^{[citation needed]} On December 6, 2005, Wayne released Tha Carter II. The album was notably lacking the prominent beats of Mannie Fresh. Tha Carter II sold more than 238,000 copies in its first week of release, debuting at No. 2 on the Billboard Top 200 albums chart. The lead single, "Fireman", became a hit in the US, peaking at 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The second single, "Grown Man", failed to receive any attention. The third single "Hustler Musik" received a video and gained moderate airplay. Tha Block Is Hot is the 1999 debut album released on Cash Money Records by the New Orleans rapper Lil Wayne. ... see Lights Out (radio show) for the radio program, and Lights Out (game) for the game. ... 500 Degreez is a 2002 album released on Cash Money Records by the New Orleans rapper Lil Wayne. ... 400 Degreez is a hip hop album by New Orleans-based rapper Juvenile, released on November 9, 1998 (see 1998 in music). ... Tha Carter is a 2004 rap album by American rapper Lil Wayne. ... Tha Carter is a 2004 rap album by American rapper Lil Wayne. ... is the 340th day of the year (341st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Carter II is the fifth album by rap artist Lil Wayne, released in December 2005. ... The Billboard 200 is a listing of the 200 highest selling music albums in the United States, published weekly in Billboard magazine. ... “Hot 100” redirects here. ...

Recently, Lil' Wayne was scheduled to perform a show in Wilmington, NC. There were lawsuits filed before the show ever began due to fears of gang violence and the anticipated need of extra security. After all was finalized, Lil Wayne did not perform. Right now, it is still unclear as to whether he was even in Wilmington.

Rumors

Lil Wayne has been linked to female rapper Trina. They recorded a single, Don't Trip, which appeared on her album Glamorest Life, and appeared on the remix for Remy Ma's "Conceited" with Papoose and Jae Millz. Katrina Le’verne Taylor (born December 3, 1978 in Miami, Florida) known by her stage name Trina, is an American rapper. ... Dont Trip is a single by Miami-based rapper Trina, the first from her album Glamorest Life, distributed by Slip-N-Slide Records. ... Glamorest Life is the third studio album done by rap artist Trina. ... Remy Smith (born June 30, 1981 in The Bronx, New York), known professionally as Remy Martin and Remy Ma, is a Grammy-nominated rapper and former member of Fat Joes rap crew, Terror Squad. ... Papoose (b. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

As referenced in the December 2008 Vibe Magazine, Lil Wayne is also rumored to be involved with Karrine "Superhead" Steffans.

Feuds

B.G.

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In 2001, B.G. left Cash Money Records because the label did not give him royalties over his deal. Image File history File links Broom_icon. ... Christopher Dorsey, better known as B.G. (born September 3, 1980 in New Orleans,Louisiana) is an American rapper. ...

B.G.'s beef was primarily with Baby, and his second Chopper City Records album Life After Cash Money is full of subliminal disses towards Baby. However, he was still on good terms with Lil' Wayne, until Wayne (over disgust from his Hot Boys tribute "I Miss My Dawgs" from Tha Carter being dismissed as a publicity stunt by Juvenile) made his controversial comment "Fuck everybody who left Cash Money...I ain't got no respect for none of 'em." In response, B.G. recorded the diss track "Triggaman" (set to the beat of Wayne's Fireman) where he makes several disparaging comments about Wayne including "First you were Rabbit's son, now you Birdman's J-R/How you gonna tell your daughter she got three grandfathers?" and "First it was Nivea, now you and Trina engaged/I got three homies that seen me nut it in her face" (Wayne was linked with Trina at the time). This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Life After Cash Money is a hip-hop album and is the eighth studio album from American rapper B.G.. The album has production from DJ Smurf, Sinister, Dani Kartel, K.I.D.D., KLC, and more. ... Tha Carter is a 2004 rap album by American rapper Lil Wayne. ... Fireman is the first single from Lil Waynes 5th studio album Tha Carter II. It was produced by the Doe Boys. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Katrina Le’verne Taylor (born December 3, 1978 in Miami, Florida) known by her stage name Trina, is an American rapper. ...

That track would lead the beef to be extended, as Trina released the mixtape track "What's Beef?" where along with dissing her own rival Khia, she dissed B.G. and Gillie Da Kid. In that track, she dissed him with the line "You's a Cash Money Reject, a 9th Ward Soldier/Keep fuckin with that boy, you gon' end up in a coma." B.G. responded (along with Chopper City Boy VL Mike) on the mixtape track "Cannon Bust Back" where VL Mike dissed Trina saying: Khia Chambers (born Khia Shamone Finch on November 8, 1970) is an American rapper (styles: gangsta rap, Southern rap, and Dirty South), songwriter, and record producer, best known for her 2002 hit single My Neck, My Back (Lick It). // Chambers was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and raised in Tampa, Florida. ... The Chopper City Boyz is a rap group based out of New Orleans. ...

Keep Geezy's name out your mouth, we don't want beef with no bitch
If that nigga ain't satisfyin' you can suck my dick
You crossed that line hoe, you got problems with me
And if that nigga say my name he ain't allowed to speak

However, B.G. reserved his disses for Wayne, merely saying "Got a big ol' dick peekin' at your bitch..." Wayne would break up with Trina soon after B.G.'s diss was recorded.

Soon after that, Birdman's sister Tamara Williams was killed in a car accident.^{[citation needed]} B.G. called in at a radio station to send his condolences, as Tamara had history with B.G. Birdman would respond by saying he accepted, and was willing to set aside all the beef, to which B.G. responded that although he's no longer on Cash Money, he can still sympathize with Birdman's problems, thus ending the long beef between B.G. and Cash Money Records.

However, he still has problems with Lil' Wayne, as he described on BET's Rap City, where he says "Who? Oh oh Jim Jones, Jr.? Ha ha nah, I know who you're talkin about. Now as a rapper, shawty holdin it down. I can't take nothin from shawty. He's one of the hottest lyricist out here. But as a man - nah he isn' a man - Wayne can't speak for himself." Bet may refer to: Look up bet in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Rap City was a long-running two-hour music video television program block (debuting in 1989) aired on the Black Entertainment Television network, airing at 5 P.M. on the network. ... This article is about the rapper; see also Jim Jones (disambiguation). ...

Recently, Lil Wayne and B.G. have appeared in a photo together. Their beef is believed to be over.

Gillie Da kid

A degree of controversy has arisen surrounding Lil Wayne's lyrics, mostly due to another rapper, Gillie Da Kid, claiming that he has written some of Lil Wayne's material.^{[citation needed]} This has neither been confirmed nor disproven, although both Wayne and Gillie remain firm in their views. Members of the Hot Boys & Sqad Up (Lil Wayne's old "crew") have previously stated that Lil Wayne has never needed a ghost writer. Lil Wayne can be seen wearing a diamond-studded pendant belonging to Gillie in one of his music videos ^{[citation needed]}, although this does not necessarily have any correlation with the ghostwriting issue. Wayne also addresses his situation with Gillie on multiple tracks throughout Da Drought 3. During their dispute, Gillie also alleged that Lil Wayne may have been molested at a young age by his mentor Baby^{[4][not in citation given]}. This was in reference to the photo released in November of 2006, which showed the two rappers exchanging a kiss. Da Drought 3 is a two-disc mixtape by Lil Wayne. ...

Constantly being accused of having a ghostwriter for his most critically acclaimed albums, Tha Carter, and Tha Carter II, Wayne attempts to dispel the rumors in this quote directed at Gillie:^{[citation needed]} Tha Carter is a 2004 rap album by American rapper Lil Wayne. ... The Carter II is the fifth album by rap artist Lil Wayne, released in December 2005. ...

Young Buck

Young Buck left Cash Money Records the same time Juvenile did and joined UTP Records. Young Buck was unable to record with Cash Money and Juvenile persuaded Buck to join him. Young Buck became involved with the beef between Juvenile/BG & Lil Wayne. Recently in a song called "Off Parole" featuring Tony Yayo, Young Buck talked about the infamous kiss between Lil Wayne & Baby. Lil Wayne refused to say anything back. Young Buck would seemingly expand the feud by making threats of exposing Lil Wayne during a G-Unit appearance on Rap City. David Darnell Brown (born March 15, 1981), better known as Young Buck, is an American rapper who is a member of the popular rap group G-Unit. ... Cash Money Records is an American hip hop record label. ... Terius Gray (born March 25, 1975 in New Orleans, Louisiana) known by his stage name Juvenile, is an American rapper. ... UTP Records (Which Stands for Uptown Projects) is a record label, started by Juvenile in 2001 soon after leaving Cash Money Records. ... G-Unit is a rap group which consists of 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo, Young Buck, (The) Game, R & B singer Olivia and, most recently, Spider Loc. ... Rap City was a long-running two-hour music video television program block (debuting in 1989) aired on the Black Entertainment Television network, airing at 5 P.M. on the network. ...

President Bush

Wayne addresses President George W. Bush because of his "delayed" reaction on the Hurricane Katrina tragedy. He has a song entitled "Georgia Bush" and in "I Can't Feel My Face (Hard Body)" Wayne says, "Fuck you and fuck Georgia Bush, not Macon." George Walker Bush (born July 6, 1946) is the forty-third and current President of the United States of America, originally inaugurated on January 20, 2001. ... Macon is a city located in central Georgia, USA. It is among the largest metropolitan areas in Georgia, and the county seat of Bibb County, It lies near the geographic center of Georgia, approximately 75 miles (129 km) south of Atlanta, hence the citys nickname as the Heart of...

Filmography

• Who's Your Caddy? (2007)
• Baller Blockin (2000)

Whos Your Caddy? is a 2007 comedy film directed by Don Michael Paul and starring Antwan Big Boi Patton, Lil Wayne, Andy Milonakis, Faizon Love, Terry Crews, Tony Cox, and Jeffrey Jones. ... Baller Blockin is a 2000 crime/action genre film. ...

Discography

Main article: Lil Wayne discography

• Tha Block Is Hot (1999)
• Lights Out (2000)
• 500 Degreez (2002)
• Tha Carter (2004)
• Tha Carter II (2005)
• Tha Carter III: The Leak (2007)
• Tha Carter III (2008)
• Dedication III (2008)

This is the discography of rapper Lil Wayne. ... Tha Block Is Hot is the 1999 debut album released on Cash Money Records by the New Orleans rapper Lil Wayne. ... Lights Out is a 2000 album released on Cash Money Records by the New Orleans rapper Lil Wayne. ... 500 Degreez is a 2002 album released on Cash Money Records by the New Orleans rapper Lil Wayne. ... Tha Carter is a 2004 rap album by American rapper Lil Wayne. ... The Carter II is the fifth album by rap artist Lil Wayne, released in December 2005. ... Tha Carter III is the seventh studio album by rapper Lil Wayne. ... Lil Wayne chronology Dedication 3 is an album by Lil Wayne and DJ Drama. ...

Mixtapes

• Prefix
• Suffix
• Dedication
• Dedication II
• Da Drought 3
• The Drought Is Over 4

A prefix is the initial portion of some object or term (typically in text or speech) with a distinct and he base semantics for a word. ... Look up Suffix in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Dedication (Lat. ... Back cover Dedication 2 is a 2006 mixtape by Lil Wayne. ... Da Drought 3 is a two-disc mixtape by Lil Wayne. ... The Drought is over 4 is a 2007 mixtape by Lil Wayne, produced by The Empire. ...

Collaboration albums

• Like Father, Like Son (2006) - with Birdman
• I Can't Feel My Face (2007/2008) - with Juelz Santana

Lil Wayne chronology Like Father, Like Son is a collaborative album released on October 31, 2006 by Birdman and Lil Wayne. ... Bryan Baby Williams (born February 15, 1962 in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.), also known as The Birdman, is a record executive and rapper [1]. In 1991, Williams and his brother, Ronald Williams, founded the hip-hop label Cash Money Records. ... Juelz Santana chronology Lil Wayne chronology I Cant Feel My Face is a collaborative album by rappers Juelz Santana and Lil Wayne, planned to be released on October 18, 2007. ... LaRon Louis James (born on February 18, 1983) is a rapper, small time actor and producer. ...

References

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External links

• Lil Wayne Official Myspace Website
• Cash Money Records Official Website
• Lil Wayne at the Internet Movie Database